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A Night At The Moviesicals
A spectacular night at ‘The Movisiecals’ was enjoyed by all at Highclare Senior School! An incredible night showcasing the talent of Senior School pupils across a wide variety of musical and dramatical styles and genres. Thank you to all involved in preparing pupils for this event and parents for their continued support.
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 10 May 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, I hope that the Bulletin finds you well this week and that the warmer weather is putting a spring in your step. I have just been looking at the forecast for next week and some days it is positively tropical! Please do not forget to apply sun cream (to…
Prep School Science Week
Prep School pupils from pre-prep through to Yr6 thoroughly enjoyed taking part in Science Week. This year children investigated the theme growth! For example, did you know the Eiffel Tower grows 15cm each year?! As part of the week Mrs Darke set pupils 2 science tasks: Who can grow the tallest cress? Design a poster…
Swimming: West Midlands Regional Championship Success
Highclare Senior School pupil Josh Mitchell-Storey achieved fantastic success at the West Midlands Regional Swimming Championships, held in Coventry over the bank holiday weekend. Josh was representing Orion Club in the 50 freestyle, 50 breaststroke and 100 breaststroke. For the 50 breaststroke Josh won his heat, finishing 5th in the final. For the 100 breaststroke…
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Friends of Highclare Platinum Jubilee Celebrations – Saturday 25 June 2022, 12.00-5.00pm Friends of Highclare School are happy to announce they will be holding a summer fayre to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. If any parents would like to volunteer to help during the day please email Mrs Soen, stpaulsoffice@highclareschool.co.uk We would also be grateful for…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Wednesday 4 May 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, I hope you are well and that you all enjoyed the long bank holiday weekend. It was so lovely to have that extra day to catch up on things that needed doing and not try to squeeze all of my jobs into two days. I very much like the…
U4 Geography trip to Cannock Chase
As part of the Geography curriculum U4 enjoyed the first ever field trip to Cannock Chase, an area designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trip began with a guided tour from the Learning Ranger at Forestry England and an explanation of sustainable management strategies of Cannock Chase, followed by various geographical investigations such…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 26 April 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, Welcome back to the Summer term! As I am writing to you this week, I am sat in front of a roaring fire whilst watching the sunset out of the window. I love this time of year – sunny and (sometimes hot) in the day, yet still cold…
An Evening of Jazz
After such a long time it was an absolute delight to celebrate prep school musicians during ‘An Evening of Jazz’. With performers from pre-prep through to Yr6 entertaining a packed hall, friends and family were incredibly impressed with the confidence and talent displayed throughout the night. Thank you to staff and parents involved who provide…
L4 Visit Guru Nanak Gurdwara
L4 pupils recently had a superb visit to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick, a Sikh place of worship as part of their curriculum studies about Sikhism. They were able to spend time in the main worship hall and absorbed the wonderful atmosphere with readings from the Guru Granth Sahib. Pupils were welcomed into the…
